Eight workers were killed and five others injured on Monday, November 2, 2026 in an accident at a road construction site in Rajasthan’s Jhunjhunu district. The machine used for road construction came in contact with an overhead high-tension electricity line.
The accident occurred in Chhapoli village under Udaipurwati police station area. Grief has spread across the region with the accident also raising questions about electrical safety arrangements at construction sites.
How Did the Electrocution Accident Happen?
Police said the accident took place when workers were laying a narrow road between Chhapoli village and Kadamkund.
A machine used for mixing gravel came into contact with an overhead high tension power line. Electricity passed through the machine and hit workers nearby.
Udaipawati Station House Officer Rampal said the workers were electrocuted after the machine touched the power line.
Some reports said the overhead line was carrying 11,000 volts; but the circumstances that caused the machine to touch the wire are still being investigated.
Eight Workers Killed, Five Injured
Eight labourers were killed in the accident all of whom were local residents.
Five other workers were injured and taken to hospital. Panic spread at the construction site as locals gathered to help and ask where the victims were from.
The tragedy has devastated families in the village and surrounding areas.
Rajasthan Chief Minister Orders Inquiry
Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma expressed grief over the deaths and directed officials to provide proper medical treatment to those injured.
He also told the administration to provide immediate relief to families affected by the accident and ordered inquiry into the incident.
The Chief Minister asked Jhabar Singh Kharra to visit the accident site and ensure that support reached the affected families.
Energy Minister Heeralal Nagar said preliminary information was that the road construction was being done on a small scale with public participation. He asked technical officials to inspect the site and ascertain reasons for accident.
The minister said action would be taken if any departmental or technical lapse is found.
Ashok Gehlot Demands Investigation
Former Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot also condoled the deaths.
He demanded that how the accident took place during road construction be investigated and who was responsible for it. He also demanded adequate compensation and assistance to the families of the deceased from state government side.
Construction Site Safety Under Scrutiny
The accident has therefore once again highlighted the need for electrical safety during road construction and other infrastructure projects.
Work near overhead high-tension lines must be done with proper precautions, technical supervision and coordination with electricity authorities.
Officials will look into how the accident happened (construction arrangements, safety measures etc.)
While the investigation goes on, the immediate focus is on helping families affected by the accident and treating workers injured in it.
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